This report gives an overview of the usage of EuroVelo routes in the year 2025 according to a sample of automatic counters. The publication is the result of the partnership between ECF and Eco-Counter.
This report analyses the yearly data for EuroVelo digital platforms. This includes website (with route and country rankings), social media, newsletter, GPX downloads, and search engine results as well as other metrics.
This report analyses cycling-friendly service schemes along EuroVelo 10 - Baltic Sea Cycle Route in the South Baltic Area. The analysis is based on: - interviews with cycling-friendly labels managers or experts in Poland, Germany, Denmark and Lithuania, - an SME survey conducted in five regions, - insights from the 2025 European scheme-leader meeting. This report is addressed to organisations seeking orientation or entry into cycling-friendly labels, interested in developing their own scheme and strengthening service quality for cyclists. This report was prepared within the framework of the Baltic Biking Upgrade project (Interreg South Baltic).
This deliverables first showcases the institutional and financial sustainability of the project solutions developed in the context of the ICTr-CE Interreg Central Europe project. In particular, it focuses on the ICTr Alliance and the EuroVelo 13 Route Partnership, two key elements of the long-term governance of the route sustaining the project outputs. It then showcases the various outputs and solutions of the project and how they can be transferred to other cycling routes and destinations. It concludes with a concept note of a further project which can build on the work of the ICTr-CE project and develop it further.
This deliverable describes the Good Impact Program developed in the context of the ICTr-CE Interreg Central Europe project. The Good Impact Program (GIP) allows cycling tourists to mitigate the negative economic, social, and environmental impacts of (cycling) tourism by paying a surcharge on top of the price of a cycling tour package, which funds projects aimed at combating these negative externalities.
This consolidated report presents the survey results and evaluation of the southern section of EuroVelo 10 – the Baltic Sea Cycle Route – across Sweden, Lithuania, Poland (West Pomerania, Pomerania, Warmia-Masuria), Germany, and Denmark (Lolland-Falster). The route was surveyed between July 2024 and June 2025 using the European Certification Standard (ECS) methodology. The report summarizes the findings for the entire surveyed route, as well as for each region or country individually, and highlights critical issues that should be addressed as a priority to improve route quality. It also provides an overview of the ECS criteria met by each surveyed daily section, offering an initial indication of EuroVelo 10’s potential to achieve EuroVelo Certification. This report was prepared within the framework of the Baltic Biking Upgrade project (Interreg South Baltic).
This document explains the two ways to download EuroVelo GPX tracks (on route/stage pages or via the route planner), the download options (multitrack or single continuous track) and how to use them on external navigation apps.
This document details the Open Database License (ODbL) under which the EuroVelo GPX tracks are distributed and provides a disclaimer for the use of GPX tracks.
An online Refresher Course is organised every year at the attention of EuroVelo Route Inspectors who have completed training on the European Certification Standard (ECS). This course aims to remind inspectors of the key principles of the ECS methodology, how to apply the criteria, and how to analyse the data collected and prepare a report, in particular in view of an ECS survey.
This document sets the strategic framework for EuroVelo developments and for the preparation and execution of ECF annual operation plans on EuroVelo. This mid-term review was conducted in 2025 to assess the progress and confirm the relevance of the Strategy.
The biggest achievements in all EuroVelo work programmes in 2024
This Guide for designating cycle route networks is a product of work of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Group of Experts on cycling infrastructure module. This work as well as the elaboration of the Guide was coordinated by Mr. Lukasz Wyrowski and Mr Roel Janssens (UNECE secretariat). A. Buczyński and A. Daudibon from ECF are among the main contributors to this Guide. Its objective is to offer countries and their administrations, in particular those who start their work on cycling development, a suitable material for designating cycle route networks. It describes a set of steps to follow in an iterative way to put in place networks that will serve well their intended functions. The Guide is directed at transport professionals responsible for developing cycling at municipal, regional or national levels.
This report details the Certification as a high-quality EuroVelo Route according to the European Certification (ECS) methodology. The certification was awarded in 2025 for five years based on the result of field surveys conducted in 2024/2025 using the ECS methodology.
Published every year since 2021, this report is an important tool to track the progress made across Europe from year to year and encourage further developments. The 2025 edition includes examples from three countries that have shown significant progress in the past year to inspire others to follow their lead: Greece, Italy and Poland.
This report contains the 2024 survey results and evaluation for the sections of EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route in Switzerland, Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate. The route was surveyed in August and September 2024 according to the European Certification Standard (ECS) methodology. The report summarises the findings for the entirety of the surveyed route as well as for each region individually, and proposes actions to be taken to improve the quality of the route.
This document is developed in the framework of the Baltic Biking UPGRADE (BBU) project, co-financed by the Interreg South Baltic Programme and realised in 2023-2026. It introduces a proposition for a EuroVelo 10 Partnership, along with its multiannual action plan, for the long-term management and development of EuroVelo 10 – Baltic Sea Cycle Route after the project’s end, with a specific focus on the South Baltic Area.
This publication supports the national coordination of EuroVelo and, in particular, the establishment and professionalisation of National EuroVelo Coordination Centres (NECCs).
This report analyses the yearly data for EuroVelo digital platforms. This includes website (with route and country rankings), social media, newsletter, GPX downloads, and search engine results as well as other metrics.
This report gives an overview of the usage of EuroVelo routes in the year 2024 according to a sample of automatic counters. The publication is the result of the partnership between ECF and Eco-Counter.
This official guide outlines the recommended use of EuroVelo’s key brand elements. It covers EuroVelo design assets (logos, colours, typography, maps and other images) along with route signage and templates to help partners communicate consistently about EuroVelo and its routes.
Presentation of the session 'The success of cycling tourism: economic impact and multimodality’, co-hosted by ECF and ADFC at ITB Berlin 2025.
Summary report produced by the European Cyclists' Federation, elaborating on the data of the A2PT Danube Cycling Tourist Survey carried out in 2024.
Complete report of the Danube Cycling Tourist Survey, carried out by the European Cyclists' Federation for the Danube Office Ulm/Neu-Ulm, in the framework of the Active2Public Transport project.
ECF offers a yearly training session on the European Certification Standard (ECS) methodology and its tools for assessing the quality of cycle routes. The ECS methodology focuses on three main aspects of cycle routes: infrastructure, services, and communications. Here you will the agenda of the 2025 EuroVelo Route Inspectors' Training taking place on 7 to 9 April 2025, in Brussels, Belgium.
EuroVelo 10 – Baltic Sea Cycle Route presents a unique opportunity to develop a world-class cycling destination along the southern Baltic coast, encompassing parts of Poland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Lithuania. This marketing strategy aims to promote cycling-friendly services and offers along this route, positioning it as a premier cycling destination that combines natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and sustainable tourism practices. It can be used by any interested stakeholder in engaging with EuroVelo 10's promotion, from SMEs to local public authorities. This document was created in November 2024 in the frame of the Interreg South Baltic Programme, the Baltic Biking Upgrade project by the project partner Pomorskie Tourist Board.
This shortened version of the "Marketing strategy for the development of cycling-friendly services and offers along EuroVelo 10 – Baltic Sea Cycle Route in the South Baltic area" outlines some marketing guidelines that SMEs can apply to promote their location near EuroVelo 10 and benefit from the growing interest in the route. What you will find within these 10 pages: - a recap of the branding rules concerning the use of the EuroVelo brand, - short, medium and long ready-to-use descriptions of EuroVelo 10 to include in communications materials, - a list of useful national and regional websites, - some tips on how to become more cycling-friendly, - the strengths and opportunities of being located nearby EuroVelo 10, - the cycling-friendly labels available for SMEs in the region of the South Baltic Area. This document was created in November 2024 in the frame of the Interreg South Baltic Programme, the Baltic Biking Upgrade project by the project partner Pomorskie Tourist Board.
Written by THE PEP Partnership on Sustainable Tourism Mobility, November 2024
The Baltic Biking UPGRADE project (co-funded by Interreg South Baltic) aims to position EuroVelo 10 as a premier cycling destination by addressing barriers that limit the capacity of SMEs to attract foreign visitors and provide high-quality, bike-friendly services. Major obstacles include underdeveloped infrastructure, limited digital marketing capacity, and insufficient cross-border partnerships. To address these issues, an overview of existing cycle tourism companies around EuroVelo 10 in the South Baltic Area was created by mapping the SME’s bicycle-friendly offers and services. The overview has formed the background for this report, prepared by the project partner Visit Lolland-Falster, Denmark, in December 2024.
This report was prepared in the framework of the Baltic Biking UPGRADE project (co-funded by Interreg South Baltic programme) by the project partner City of Barth in collaboration with Capufaktur e.V. Greifswald. It offers a non-exhaustive analysis and comparison of cycling-friendly schemes throughout Europe. It draws on the 2011 analysis of cycling-friendly schemes by ECF using recent information provided by various cycling-friendly scheme managers. It has a stronger focus on the countries represented in the project: Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland and Lithuania. Extensive discussions with local small and medium enterprises (SMEs), tourism organisations, and other stakeholders, provided a nuanced understanding of the current state of cycling-friendliness in each region. This document was finalised in December 2024
A flyer for tour operators
The EuroVelo new routes and major extensions manual, updated in December 2024, provides detailed information on the objectives, the requirements and the timeline to follow in case of interest.
EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route in France (also known as La Vélodyssée), from Roscoff to Hendaye, is Certified as a high-quality EuroVelo route until October 2029. The report was released in October 2024 after a detailed analysis by ECF of the European Certification Standard (ECS) survey undertaken previously, and the evidence of solved issues provided by the collective of La Vélodyssée. More information about the ECS level of criteria met by each daily section and the remaining attention points can be found in this document.
From Andalusia to Cyprus: 7,450 kilometres of cycling through world-famous destinations, wild nature and hidden beaches
The biggest achievements in all EuroVelo work programmes in 2023.
First published in 2021, this yearly report aims to outline levels of development across the network and improvements over the years, providing key numbers, statistics and comparison tables per route and per country. This Report is an important tool to track the progress made across Europe from year to year and encourage further developments by highlighting significant improvements per route and country. In 2024, 67% of the EuroVelo network is either certified, developed with signs or developed. The report also highlights a 5% increase in EuroVelo signage across Europe and more accuracy in available data. For the 1st time, the report includes a chapter with an analysis of EuroVelo data from OpenStreetMap.
This guide intends to provide recommendations and guidelines for stakeholders involved in the development of EuroVelo. According to the EuroVelo Strategy 2030, stakeholders involved in the development of EuroVelo should pay high attention to the quality of routes, which should cater to the needs of the largest possible group of potential users, and the integration of the routes into existing or planned cycle networks, also providing easy access to main public transport hubs. In order to help stakeholders achieve these goals, the EuroVelo Development Guide provides general and specific principles for the development of EuroVelo routes. This guide also provides recommendations on governance, presents the key elements of a good legislation for cycling, gives inspiration on available sources of funding and lists some good practices on EuroVelo and long-distance cycle routes development from across Europe.
This report analyses the yearly data for EuroVelo digital platforms. This includes website (with route and country rankings), social media, newsletter, GPX downloads, and search engine results as well as other metrics.
The PDF presentation of Agathe Daudibon's speech on the Lighthouse stage, on 7 March 2024, at ITB Berlin.
The PDF presentation of the EuroVelo-coordinated session on cycling tourism, on 6 March 2024 at ITB Berlin.
The report gives an overview of the usage of EuroVelo routes in the year 2023 according to a sample of automatic counters. The report is the result of the partnership between ECF and Eco-Counter.
This press kit was originally created in the frame of the AtlanticOnBike project and was updated in the frame of the EuroVelo 1 Partnership (2021-2023). It provides general information on EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route, on the EuroVelo network and more detailed information the specificities of EuroVelo 1 in each country it crosses. There is also a section dedicated to the EuroVelo 1 signage and some useful resources on the services to be found along the route as well as a FAQ.
The most significant achievements of 2022 in all various EuroVelo-related topics, all in one document.
This document aims to form a basis for lobbying for more investments on EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route and clarify where the priorities for new measures should be put. It is meant as an orientation for route developments and priority measures to be implemented by 2030. It highlights the progress that was made in route developments since the publication of the previous report three years ago, as well as the issues that remain to be solved and the improvements that are already planned in the Atlantic Coast Route countries.
First published in 2021, the yearly EuroVelo Route Development Status Report aims to outline levels of development across the network and improvements over the years, providing key numbers, statistics and comparison tables per route and per country. This Report is an important tool to track the progress made across Europe from year to year and encourage further developments by highlighting significant improvements per route and country.
The main objective of this manual is to present the most general principles for signing long-distance cycle routes in general, and the specific requirements for incorporating EuroVelo logos on route panels. General principles for signage are relevant in the development of any long-distance cycle route. This manual can thus serve as a general resource for cycle route signage across Europe. This manual was prepared in the frame of the AtlanticOnBike project extension, co-funded by the Interreg Atlantic Area Programme.
In this document, general guidelines on rest areas are put together, addressing, in particular, the international dimension of long-distance cycle routes and the variety of environments and climate conditions encountered along the way, resulting in different needs. The ultimate scope is to help harmonise rest areas on long-distance cycle routes. Published by ECF as part of the AtlanticOnBike project extension (Interreg Atlantic Area programme).